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Constantinople. 1st February 1921.
Dear Mr. Ochsner
I just received your letter. Unfortunately have not much good to tell you about the
life in Russia, especially in our Ukraine. We can't even think about going back
soon. And have to consider ourselves very lucky being able to leave in time.
What happens in poor Russia is hard to describe. The famine, despair, nothing to
eat or drink, everyone is suffering terribly. The Bolshevik's fury is especially hard
against the German colonists. Because last year they tried to get rid of
the Bolshevik regime.
I know, your situation is not great, but the fact that all your family members are
with you, should make you very happy.
I am afraid to say anything about A.S.KRAUSE, but know from a notice in the
newspaper about the execution by firing squad of the KELLER brothers.
Our consul, Mr. Stterlin (Setterlin?) is here in Constantinople and frequently
visits me.
His family did not have time to leave. He has suffered a sad loss. His 17 year old
daughter died of typhoid. It is raging in Odessa.
Mr. OBERLE is in Tiflis. He has an office there, is director of the cork factory.
I am still convinced, the situation may change in the spring or summer.
Recommend to be patient.
I understand, it is hard for you to get used to the frugal life in Switzerland, you are
used to the comfortable life, but material side is not always the worst part of
life. You are managing some how.
You should see the conditions, some of the Russian refugees live with. It is hard
to believe a person can fall that deep.
Please write to me, I will be happy to hear from you, and will try to answer all your
questions.
Wish you and your family All the Best for the New Year.
Always ready to serve-
Signature (not readable)
Assicuranzioni Generaly han
App no. 61
Galata, Constantinople
Translated by Tanja Kalff
Mill Creek, Washington
May 2012